Yes, Coates had a disappointing 2016 season. He finished the year with 21 receptions for 435 yards and two touchdowns. Heading into the 2017 season, Coates is likely the fourth or fifth wideout on Pittsburgh’s roster.

But Coates was on the field last season when Bryant wasn’t. Bryant let the entire team last season with his suspension; he shouldn’t be calling his teammates out. This isn’t the kind of behavior the Steelers, who emphasize a team-oriented mindset and atmosphere, want to see from their guys.

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Shannon Carroll is an editor and writer for Pittsburgh Sporting News and primarily covers the Pittsburgh Steelers. Previously, she was the sports editor at the University of California, Berkeley and an intern at Sports Illustrated. Follow her on Twitter @scarrollPSN.